MTSU coach Rick Insell, left,with granddaughter Carter Insell, celebrates along with the Blue Raiders as they hear their name called during Monday's NCAA watch party.

Written by

Will Borthick
| Gannett Tennessee

Excitement filled the ballroom of Middle Tennessee State's Student Union Building on Monday night where a crowd of about 500 turned out to learn where the Blue Raiders will play in the NCAA Tournament.

And if those or any other fans want to follow the team, it won't be a quick or cheap trip.

MTSU (29-4) earned a No. 8 seed and will play ninth-seeded Oregon State (23-10) at 7 p.m. Sunday in Seattle. ...